Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Townsend, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Townsend, WA.
Next low tide : 11:59 am (-2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 4:57 am (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9444900
Common Questions About Tides

Port Townsend, WA Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:279.76:327.01:064.47:395:10Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:009.57:476.312:390.72:083.57:375:11Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:329.39:275.91:252.23:092.67:365:13Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:049.011:386.12:153.74:081.87:355:14Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:368.63:135.25:061.17:335:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:256.910:10 AM8.34:326.35:580.67:325:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:367.710:49 AM7.96:106.96:460.27:305:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:258.411:35 AM7.77:447.17:290.07:295:21Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:048.812:277.68:477.08:08-0.27:275:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:379.01:207.69:236.88:45-0.37:255:24Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:069.02:117.69:496.69:20-0.47:245:26New Moon11Fri
12Sat5:309.02:597.610:166.39:54-0.37:225:27New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:518.93:467.610:465.910:28-0.17:215:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:118.94:327.411:205.411:010.37:195:31New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:308.95:217.211:574.811:350.97:175:32Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:538.96:146.812:364.07:165:34Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:178.87:146.512:091.81:183.27:145:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:448.78:256.212:442.82:042.37:125:37Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:128.69:596.11:224.02:541.57:105:38First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:428.42:055.13:490.67:095:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:186.59:15 AM8.33:076.24:48-0.17:075:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:557.49:59 AM8.34:417.05:49-0.87:055:43Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:478.110:59 AM8.26:157.26:47-1.47:035:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:268.612:118.27:257.07:41-1.87:015:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:019.01:248.38:206.58:32-1.86:595:48Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:339.22:338.39:095.89:19-1.66:585:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:049.33:378.29:574.910:04-1.06:565:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:349.34:398.010:454.010:48-0.16:545:53Full Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9444900)

Common Questions About Port Townsend, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Townsend, WA today?

Slack tide in Port Townsend, WA is approximately 8:28 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Port Townsend, WA?

Port Townsend, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Port Townsend, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Port Townsend, WA?

Tide predictions for Port Townsend, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Port Townsend, WA?

Tide data for Port Townsend, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9444900. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9444900.

What is the moon phase in Port Townsend, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Townsend, WA is Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Port Townsend, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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